Human kidneys are an intricate network of tubes that process roughly 190 quarts of blood every day. Lining these tubes are epithelial cells that transport blood through the kidneys and circulate it ...

Why do some of our organs come in pairs, but other organs do not? We have two eyes, two lungs, two kidneys, but only one nose, one heart, one stomach, etc. Oh well, if someone knows the answer, please ...

Commonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys’ ability to filter and purify blood, but exactly how that dangerous side effect unfolded ...

Even though organ transplants are life-saving, due to blood-type compatibility, finding one can be tricky, but new research ...

(NAPSI)—Did you know if you have high blood pressure you are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is the second leading cause of chronic kidney ...

The results were clear: people with high blood pressure had fewer podocytes and changes in the shape of these cells—even if ...

While high-protein diets offer benefits, excessive intake can strain the kidneys, leading to microscopic damage and ...

Mini kidneys cultured in a lab have been transplanted into laboratory animals and succeeded in filtering blood and producing urine. Until now, researchers had created kidney cells from stem cells and ...

Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding could open the door to ...

High blood pressure is often measured through a sphygmomanometer or digital blood pressure monitor. But many of us are missing out on an important urine test that can detect the potential risk of ...